Easy Roasted Garlic Hummus Recipe

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor profile with health benefits.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor without the cost of fresh garlic.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice offers a similar acidity at a lower cost.

Cut the top off the head of garlic and drench it in olive oil.

Wrap the garlic in tin foil and place it in the oven at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes or until the garlic looks roasted.

In a food processor, add 1/4 cup tahini, the juice of one fully squeezed lemon, and some olive oil.

Add salt, cayenne pepper, and cumin to the food processor.

Blend the ingredients together.

Add one can of drained and padded dry chickpeas to the food processor and blend again.

Use a spoon to ensure all of the chickpeas are blended for a creamy texture.

If the hummus feels a little dry, add more olive oil or tahini as needed.

Top the hummus with olive oil, crushed red pepper, and fresh parsley for garnish.

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